Why are we afraid of drowning?
The fear is often born from frustration, disappointment, embarrassment, isolation and perhaps even anger that was felt when this person may have been “forced” to take swim lessons. This scenario is absolutely backwards because the first fear that must be overcome is the fear of drowning.
How do I help my child overcome fear of water?
How to Help Children Overcome Their Fear of the Water
- Bring your child to the side of a pool without any water wings or flotation devices.
- Have your child touch the water and demonstrate to them that water is safe and won’t hurt them.
- Have your child blow bubbles into the water using his or her mouth.
How to drownproof your body from drowning?
Drownproofing correctly means knowing how to keep your head above water while moving your arms and legs. Breathing technique also factors into proper drownproofing; you should learn this drowning prevention method from a qualified professional only.
How can I help someone who is afraid of water?
If you or someone you love is afraid of the water, connect with them, or advocate for your local pool to get their staff trained by them.
How do you overcome aquatic phobias?
In profiling aquatic therapists like Jeff Krieger of Strategies for Overcoming Aquatic Phobias for the Water chapter of Some Nerve, I observed several differences in his approach vs the standard beginner class: Starting the lesson outside the pool and establishing trust. Very often anxious students are told, “there’s nothing to be afraid of.”
How do you deal with fear of the Deep End?
Practicing relaxation techniques like breathing and visualization outside the water first so they become easily accessible if needed in the pool. Going slow and accepting that it may be an emotional process, but keeping the goal clear: competence in the deep end.